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Friday, March 1, 2024 – 52nd Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SR 60: Recognizing May 1, 2024, as Purebred Dog Day
• SR 61: Encouraging WV military veterans to volunteer as election workers in 2024 statewide elections

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4376: Relating to surgical smoke evacuation
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4431: Permitting the cremation of unidentified remains
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5017: Relating to mobile food establishment reciprocity
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5178: Requiring car dealerships in this state to utilize a search engine to determine if buyers of vehicles have valid motor vehicle insurance – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5347: Relating to establishing a program for emergency medical services personnel to become certified paramedics

SECOND READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4667: Prohibiting syringe services programs from distributing listed smoking devices
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4830: To address the professional development of teachers
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4845: To prohibit swatting – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5091: West Virginia Critical Infrastructure Protection Act – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5151: Relating to defining term fictive kin – (Com. amend. pending)
• Eng. HB 5237: Prohibiting driving slow in left lane except under certain circumstances
• Eng. HB 5298: Relating to prohibiting a candidate who failed to secure the nomination of a political party in a primary election from seeking the same elected office as an affiliate with a different political party in the subsequent general election – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending)
• Eng. HB 5348: Changing the name of the “Raleigh County Recreation Authority” to the “Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority” – (Com. title amend. pending)
• Eng. HB 5569: Requiring an appraiser to pay for a background check required by the AMC as a condition of being added to the AMCs panel of appraisers.
• Eng. HB 5582: Modifying exceptions for real estate appraisal licensure – (Com. amend. pending)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5650: Allow suspended school personnel to enter school property functions open to the public – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending)
• Eng. HB 5690: Creating a West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

FIRST READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5432: To move the essential functions of the Information Services and Communications Division into the Office of Technology

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10:45 a.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

• Com. Sub. for HCR 6: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Ira “Junior” Spurrier Memorial Bridge
• HCR 47: U.S. Army SGT John Claude Roby Memorial Bridge
• HCR 49: U.S. Air Force Airman 11st Class Willis “Arnold” Karickhoff Memorial Bridge
• HCR 67: Kenneth R. Lucas Memorial Bridge
• HCR 21: Louie Patton Memorial Bridge

Time TBA: Economic Development (451M)

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5127: Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation in the “Learn and Earn Program”
• Eng. HB 5170: Increasing the size of matching grants for local economic development from $30,000 to $50,000
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5223: To create the Southern Coalfield Resiliency and Revitalization Program
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5544: Relating to requiring certain reporting from the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority each year

Time TBA: Military (208W)

• Eng. HB 4882: Extending in-state tuition rates to all members and veterans of the National Guard, reserves, and armed forces as well as their spouses and dependents
• Eng. HB 5134: Deceased Disabled Veteran Real Property Exemption for Widowed Spouses
• Eng. HB 5213: To allow Gold Star spouses to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use

Time TBA: Outdoor Recreation (208W)

• Eng. HB 5696: Relating to the upper Ohio Valley Trail Network

Time TBA: Workforce (208W)

• Eng. HB 5159: Relating generally to child labor

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Thursday, February 29, 2024

Government Organization

• HB 5569: Requiring an appraiser to pay for a background check required by the AMC as a condition of being added to the AMCs panel of appraisers
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5690: Creating a West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5348: Changing the name of the “Raleigh County Recreation Authority” to the “Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority”
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5582: Modifying exceptions for real estate appraisal licensure
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5161: To create a “digital wallet” to keep all certifications/licensure accrued by the person in one place
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Education

• HB 5650: Allow suspended school personnel to enter school property functions open to the public
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4830: To address the professional development of teachers
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB4986: Relating to computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

Health and Human Resources

• HB 4667: Prohibiting syringe services programs from distributing listed smoking devices
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5151: Relating to defining term fictive kin
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Judiciary

• HB 5662: Relating to adding “person in a position of trust” to certain crimes
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5326: Relating to prohibition of unfair real estate service agreements
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4940: A squatter cannot be considered a tenant in WV
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4998: Modifying penalties for third offense shoplifting
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5520: Relating to juvenile competency
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Finance

• HB 4768: Relating to increasing the number of out-of-state medical students receiving in-state tuition rates who agree to practice for a specific time within West Virginia
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4984: Relating to repealing tax credit for employing former employees of Colin Anderson Center
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5002: To require at least 1 baby changing station to existing and future rest areas in this state for both male and female restrooms
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5128: Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 661: Expiring funds from Lottery Net Profits to General Revenue Surplus
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 652: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Health Facilities
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 643: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, School Building Authority
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 663: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Administrative Services, Criminal Justice Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Originating Bill4: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Human Resources, Department of Health Facilities
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Originating Bill 5: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 695: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Division of Human Services, Child Care and Development
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 697: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Consolidated Medical Service Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 698: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Human Services
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 699: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Child Support Enforcement Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 702: Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Laboratory Services Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 704: Supplementing and amending appropriations to PSC, Motor Carrier Division
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 705: Supplementing and amending appropriations to PSC
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 868: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Commerce, Geological and Economic Survey
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 871: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Facilities
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Thursday, February 29, 2024 (279 – 242 Senate; 37 House)

Senate Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Thursday, February 29, 2024 (26)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, February 29, 2024 (48 – 24 Senate; 24 House)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Thursday, February 29, 2024 (27 – 16 Senate; 11 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 507: Relating to repeal of WV EDGE (Signed, 02-29)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 605: Requiring electronic funds transfer of retirement contributions by participating employers (Signed, 02-28)
• SB 606: Relating to Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System (Signed, 02-28)
• SB 607: Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits (Signed, 02-28)
• SB 790: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 4594: Relating to extending managed care (Signed, 02-29)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4976: Providing the contact information of the Inspector General on the agencies and boards websites of the executive departments (Signed, 02-29)
• HB 5019: Relating to surrender and return of license not required for disqualifying or downgrading a driver’s license (Signed, 02-29)

• HB 5045: Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage (Signed, 02-29)
• HB 5153: Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (Signed, 02-29)
• HB 5157: Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals (Signed, 02-29)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Thursday, February 29, 2024 – 51st Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SCR 33: Requesting Division of Highways to erect signs in Marion County for “Home of Legendary Coach, Nick Saban”
• SCR 34: Feasibility study of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections
• SR 56: Memorializing life of Honorable Warren Randolph McGraw Sr.
• SR 57: Recognizing accomplishments of Hurricane High School Red Hot Show Choir
• SR 58: Designating February 29, 2024, as WV Arts Day
• SR 59: Reaffirming longstanding sisterhood partnership between WV and Taiwan

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4086: Authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Eng. HB 4814: Relating to extending the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals
• Eng. HB 4838: Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information
• Eng. HB 5117: Relating generally to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5122: Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5175: Eliminate funding for the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5395: Relating to judicial review of Board decisions

SECOND READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4376: Relating to surgical smoke evacuation
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4431: Permitting the cremation of unidentified remains
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5017: Relating to mobile food establishment reciprocity
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5178: Requiring car dealerships in this state to utilize a search engine to determine if buyers of vehicles have valid motor vehicle insurance
• Eng. HB 5237: Prohibiting driving slow in left lane except under certain circumstances
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5347: Relating to establishing a program for emergency medical services personnel to become certified paramedics

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• HB 5569: Requiring an appraiser to pay for a background check required by the AMC as a condition of being added to the AMCs panel of appraisers
• HB 5690: Creating a West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
• HB 5348: Changing the name of the “Raleigh County Recreation Authority” to the “Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority”
• HB 5582: Modifying exceptions for real estate appraisal licensure
• HB 4191: Relating to requirements imposed on social media companies to prevent corruption and provide transparency of election-related content made available on social media websites
• HB 5161: To create a “digital wallet” to keep all certifications/licensure accrued by the person in one place

10 a.m.: Education (451M)

• HB 5650: Allow suspended school personnel to enter school property functions open to the public
• HB 4830: To address the professional development of teachers.
• HB4986: Relating to computer science and cybersecurity instruction for adult learners

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• HB 4667: Prohibiting syringe services programs from distributing listed smoking devices
• HB 4753: Relating to providing health insurance coverage concerning biomarker testing
• HB 5151: Relating to defining term fictive kin

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Strike and Insert for HB 5662: Relating to adding “person in a position of trust” to certain crimes
• Strike and Insert for HB 5326: Relating to prohibition of unfair real estate service agreements
• Strike and Insert for HB 4940: A squatter cannot be considered a tenant in WV
• HB 4998: Modifying penalties for third offense shoplifting
• HB 5520: Relating to juvenile competency

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• HB 4768: Relating to increasing the number of out-of-state medical students receiving in-state tuition rates who agree to practice for a specific time within West Virginia
• HB 4984: Relating to repealing tax credit for employing former employees of Colin Anderson Center
• HB 5002: To require at least 1 baby changing station to existing and future rest areas in this state for both male and female restrooms
• HB 5128: Directing transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each year

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4911: Relating to the sale of raw milk
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Finance

• SB 200: Budget Bill
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass.

Judiciary

• HB 5294: Revising state law regulating farm wineries
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4845: To prohibit swatting
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5298: Relating to prohibiting a candidate who failed to secure the nomination of a political party in a primary election from seeking the same elected office as an affiliate with a different political party in the subsequent general election
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5091: West Virginia Critical Infrastructure Protection Act
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (271 – 242 Senate; 29 House)

Senate Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (26)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (41 – 22 Senate; 19 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (66 – 20 Senate; 46 House)

• SCR 1: US Army PFC Leon Charles Trader Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 2: US Army PFC John Henry Trail Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 4: US Army 2LT Eston Kuhn Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 5: US Army 1LT Herschel Jarrell Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 6: US Army SSG Orland Jackson “Tom” Meikles Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 8: US Army Corporal Clemon Knapp Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 11: US Marine Corps PFC Noel Harper Fields Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 12: US Army Private Raymond Lee Perkins Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 14: US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 15: Chief Edward “Eddie” Keesecker Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 18: Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 19: US Army PFC Henry W. Baldwin Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 21: US Army MSG James E. Jackson Jr. Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 22: USMC Major Cornelius Burdette Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 23: US Navy LT Lewis Joseph D’Antoni Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)
• SCR 25: US Army SGT Wyatt K. Hinton Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• SCR 26: US Army Private Clarence William “Buck” Holliday Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)

• HCR 2: U.S. Army SPC Steven W. Herron Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 3: Legg Brothers WWII Veterans Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 5: George M. Hall Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 7: U. S. Navy Radarman 3rd Class Craig W. Haines Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 8: Judy Brothers Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 9 Private Jefferson Howell Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 11: VFD Gregory Linn Haught Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 12: U. S. Marine Private First Class Calvin Lee Loudin Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• HCR 14: Assistant Chief David Timothy “Tim” Wilson Memorial Road (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 15: USMC Private Timith Daley Nunn Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 16: Thomas Leo Starsick Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 17: Ab and Laura Baisden Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 18: Caldwell Brothers Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 19: CPL Thomas Lowell Wines Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 20: SP4 Donnie Lee Hackney Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 22: U.S. Army Corporal William Edgar Hancock Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 23: Cody J. Mullens Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 25: U. S. Navy Sonarman First Class William C. Harris Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 26: PFC Jerry Lee Bassett Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 27: U. S. Army Sergeant Jerry Lee Harris Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 28: Karantonis Brothers Armed Forces Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 29: U.S. Army Sgt Thomas Lawson Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 30: Jack L. Hart Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 32: Sloan Brothers Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 33: U. S. Army PFC Gale Hall Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 34: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Harlie Steven Gabbert Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 35: Gulf War Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 36: Chief Master Sgt. Dan Chandler Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 39: US Army SP3 Delbert Sherdan “Buck” Huffman Sr. Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 40: USMC MSG Edward P. & MP Carl A. McCray Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 41: Thurman W. Whisner Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 42: U.S. Army SSG William E. Miller Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 44: Frank Walker Mosley Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 45: Alexander Arbuckle “Abe” McLaughlin Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 46: Jacob “Jack” Taylor Rudolph, Sr. Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 50: Jack A. Hatfield Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 51: U. S. Army Colonel Merlin C. Kerns Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 53: U. S. Navy Quartermaster Third Class Lawrence Earl Boggs Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 59: Asa H. Kisamore, Jr. Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 60: Terra Dawn Lewis Memorial Road and Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 61: Mollohan Brothers Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 62: U.S. Army First Sergeant Clarence Shirley Blake Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 66: U.S. Army SP4 Lonnie “Bill” Walker Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)
• HCR 68: U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge (Adopted, 02-28)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (20 – 15 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 605: Requiring electronic funds transfer of retirement contributions by participating employers (Signed, 02-28)
• SB 606: Relating to Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System (Signed, 02-28)
• SB 607: Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits (Signed, 02-28)
• SB 790: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary (Signed, 02-28)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 50th Day of Session – CROSSOVER DAY

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SR 54: Recognizing Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County
• SR 55: Memorializing life of Honorable William Wayne Bailey, Jr.

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 377: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 601: Creating WV Women’s Bill of Rights – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 618: Authorizing Division of Forestry to administer certain exchange program – (Com. title amend. pending)
• Eng. SB 726: Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 766: Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 816: Truth in Giving Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care – (Com. amend. and title amend. pending) – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 822: Relating generally to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreements
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 826: Creating exemption from bond or security requirement of banking institutions holding certain funds for county commissions
• Eng. SB 837: Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration
• Eng. SB 840: Modifying unemployment benefits – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 841: Setting amount of unemployment taxes and benefits – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 850: Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act
• Eng. SB 866: Designating State Treasurer as chairperson of WV Investment Management Board – (With right to amend)
• Eng. SB 874: Relating to WV Division of Multimodal Transportation
• Eng. SB 875: Relating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SJR 6: Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment
• Eng. SJR 10: Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
• Eng. HB 5593: Relating to the creation, composition, qualifications, and compensation of the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management

SECOND READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4086: Authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4376: Relating to surgical smoke evacuation
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4431: Permitting the cremation of unidentified remains
• Eng. HB 4814: Relating to extending the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals
• Eng. HB 4838: Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5017: Relating to mobile food establishment reciprocity
• Eng. HB 5117: Relating generally to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5122: Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5175: Eliminate funding for the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission.
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5347: Relating to establishing a program for emergency medical services personnel to become certified paramedics
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5395: Relating to judicial review of Board decisions

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Agriculture and Natural Resources (208W)

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4911: Relating to the sale of raw milk

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 200: Budget Bill

Time TBA: Judiciary (208W)

• Strike and Insert for HB 5294: Revising state law regulating farm wineries
• Strike and Insert for HB 4845: To prohibit swatting
• HB 5298: Relating to prohibiting a candidate who failed to secure the nomination of a political party in a primary election from seeking the same elected office as an affiliate with a different political party in the subsequent general election
• HB 5091: West Virginia Critical Infrastructure Protection Act

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Government Organization

• HB 4350: Relating to appointment of candidates after filing period
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5117: Relating generally to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5017: Relating to mobile food establishment reciprocity
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5122: Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5337: Establishing the legislative oversight committee of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

Education

• HB 4814: Relating to extending the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4838: Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4951: To facilitate the interstate practice of School Psychology in educational or school settings
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Transportation and Infrastructure

• House Concurrent Resolutions – Bridge and Road Naming
• HCR 5, Com. Sub. for HCR 7, HCR 8, Com. Sub. for HCR 12, HCR 14, HCR 16, HCR 17, Com. Sub. for HCR 19, HCR 20, HCR 25, HCR 27, HCR 30, HCR 36, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 46, HCR 50, HCR 60, Com. Sub. for HCR 62, HCR 66 reported to the full Senate with the recommendation they each be adopted

Health and Human Resources

• HB 4376: Relating to surgical smoke evacuation
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4431: Permitting the cremation of unidentified remains
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5175: Eliminate funding for the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5347: Relating to establishing a program for emergency medical services personnel to become certified paramedics
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5248: Relating to the regulation of behavioral health centers
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Judiciary

• HB 4086: Authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 5395: Relating to judicial review of Board decisions
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Originating SCR 1: Study resolution regarding the feasibility of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections held in West Virginia
• Originating resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SJR 6: Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment
• Resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (251 – 225 Senate; 26 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (24)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (41 – 22 Senate; 19 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (16 – 11 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – 49th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SR 53: Designating February 27, 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 468: Requiring course in public schools on human development
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating to rule-making authority of Ethics Commission
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 679: Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom
• Eng. SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Eng. SB 732: Requiring cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and military authorities
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Eng. SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• Eng. SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• Eng. SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 377: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies
• Com. Sub. for SB 601: Creating WV Women’s Bill of Rights
• Com. Sub. for SB 618: Authorizing Division of Forestry to administer certain exchange program
• SB 726: Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology
• Com. Sub. for SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products
• Com. Sub. for SB 766: Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades
• Com. Sub. for SB 816: Truth in Giving Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 822: Relating generally to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreements
• Com. Sub. for SB 826: Creating exemption from bond or security requirement of banking institutions holding certain funds for county commissions
• SB 837: Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration
• SB 840: Modifying unemployment benefits
• Com. Sub. for SB 841: Setting amount of unemployment taxes and benefits
• Com. Sub. for SB 850: Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act
• SB 866: Designating State Treasurer as chairperson of WV Investment Management Board
• SB 874: Relating to WV Division of Multimodal Transportation
• SB 875: Relating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM
• SJR 10: Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
• Eng. HB 5593: Relating to the creation, composition, qualifications, and compensation of the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management

FIRST READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• HB 4350: Relating to appointment of candidates after filing period
• HB 4758: Creation of the Joint Oversight Committee on the Fusion Center
• HB 4943: To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
• HB 5117: Relating generally to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals
• HB 5017: Relating to mobile food establishment reciprocity
• HB 5122: Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs
• HB 5337: Establishing the legislative oversight committee of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
• HB 4191: Relating to requirements imposed on social media companies to prevent corruption and provide transparency of election-related content made available on social media websites

10 a.m.: Education (451M)

• HB 4814: Relating to extending the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals
• HB 4838: Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information
• HB 4951: To facilitate the interstate practice of School Psychology in educational or school settings

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• HB 4376: Relating to surgical smoke evacuation
• HB 4431: Permitting the cremation of unidentified remains
• HB 5175: Eliminate funding for the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission
• HB 5347: Relating to establishing a program for emergency medical services personnel to become certified paramedics
• HB 5248: Relating to the regulation of behavioral health centers

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• HB 4086: Authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules
• HB 5395: Relating to judicial review of Board decisions
• Originating SCR 1: Study resolution regarding the feasibility of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections held in West Virginia

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
• Com. Sub. for SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
• SB 200: Budget Bill

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Monday, February 26, 2024

Economic Development

• Originating Bill 1: Authorizing Creation of local Port Authority Districts
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Transportation and Infrastructure

• Com. Sub. for SB 377: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Banking and Insurance

• Com. Sub. for SB 826: Allowing depository institutions to provide FDIC coverage to county commissions through reciprocal deposit arrangements
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. HB 4786: Delivery Network Company (DNC) Insurance Model Act
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Education

• Com Sub for SB 870: Restoring Sanity Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

Judiciary

• SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 601: Creating WV Women’s Bill of Rights
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Originating SJR 1: Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment
• Originating joint resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

Finance

• SB 726: Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology
• Bill reported to full Senate with recommendation it do pass

• Originating Bill 3: Placing a moratorium on providing new or additional property or liability insurance coverage by the Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Originating bill reported to full Senate with recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 618: Creating a Carbon Exchange Program
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 822: Defining terms for forest carbon capture use restrictions of landowners
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (230 – 213 Senate; 26 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (24)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (40 – 21 Senate; 19 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (16 – 11 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Monday, February 26, 2024 – 48th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• Eng. SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• Eng. SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• Eng. SB 872: Relating to county fire service fees
• Eng. SB 873: Schedule for tax installment payments
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 468: Requiring course in public schools on human development
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating to rule-making authority of Ethics Commission
• Com. Sub. for SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 679: Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom
• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Eng. SB 732: Requiring cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and military authorities
• Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage

FIRST READING

• Eng. HB 5593: Relating to the creation, composition, qualifications, and compensation of the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Economic Development (451M)

• Originating Bill 1: Authorizing Creation of local Port Authority Districts
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5127: Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation it the “Learn and Earn Program”

1 p.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 377: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies
• Eng. HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Naming Resolutions

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 826: Allowing depository institutions to provide FDIC coverage to county commissions through reciprocal deposit arrangements
• Eng. HB 4786: Delivery Network Company (DNC) Insurance Model Act

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Agenda TBA

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 726: Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology
• Originating Bill 3: Placing a moratorium on providing new or additional property or liability insurance coverage by the Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Com. Sub. for SB 618: Creating a Carbon Exchange Program
• SB 822: Defining terms for forest carbon capture use restrictions of landowners
• SB 200: Budget Bill

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Saturday, February 24, 2024

Judiciary

• SB 837: Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 816: Truth in Giving Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 766: Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 850: Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Finance

• SB 840: Modifying unemployment benefits
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 841: Setting amount of unemployment taxes and benefits
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 866: Designating State Treasurer as chairperson of WV Investment Management Board
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (219 – 194 Senate; 25 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (24)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (37 – 19 Senate; 18 House)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (16 – 11 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 46th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Sub. for SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection

THIRD READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• SB 650: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University
• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund
• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement
• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• SB 782:Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement
• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee
• SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Com. Sub. for HB 5540: Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)
• HB 5549: Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them

SECOND READING

• Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 679: Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom
• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants
• Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Sub. for SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• Sub. for SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• Sub. for SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases
• SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators
• Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• SB 872: Relating to county fire service fees
• SB 873: Schedule for tax installment payments
• Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

FIRST READING

• Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Com. Sub. for HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Com. Sub. for HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage

Scheduled Committee Meetings

Time TBA: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 837: Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration
• Sub. forSB 816: Truth in Giving Act
• Sub. forSB 766: Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades
• Sub. forSB 850: Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Friday, February 23, 2024

Judiciary

• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating generally to Ethic’s Commission’s rule making authority and lobbying rules
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Sub. for SJR 6: Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment
• Committee substitute for the resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted; second reference to Finance

• Sub. for SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert for Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (202 – 180 Senate; 22 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (36 – 19 Senate; 17 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (16 – 11 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Friday, February 23, 2024 – 45th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Com. Sub. for SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
• Com. Sub. for SR 6: Honoring life of Edith Levy, Holocaust survivor
• SR 52: Designating February 23, 2024, as WV Motorsports Day

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Eng. SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
• Eng. SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
• Eng. SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4850: Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• SB 650: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University
• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund
• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement
• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• SB 782: Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement
• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee
• SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
• Eng. HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5540: Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)
• Eng. HB 5549: Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Friday, February 23, 2024.

Scheduled Committee Meetings

Time TBA: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating generally to Ethic’s Commission’s rule making authority and lobbying rules
• Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• Com. Sub. for SJR 6: Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment
• SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination
• Strike and Insert for Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Com. Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Bills to be Introduced Friday, February 23, 2024

• SB 871: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Facilities (Blair, Woelfel; Finance) [By Request of the Executive]

Committee Action on Bills from Thursday, February 22, 2024

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization

• Originating Bill 1: Modifying county fire fee referendum process
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9:30 a.m.: Education

• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining

• Com. Sub. for SB 853: Requiring Fire Commission promulgate standards for propane tank installation in certain homes
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Government Organization

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• Com. Sub. for SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4320: Relating to access for minor children’s medical records
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4908: Relating to permitting the state agencies to contract with the West Virginia public health Institute
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• HB 5286: Eliminating the ability to sub-contract under Certificate of Need
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 496: Prohibiting racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HJR 21: Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
• Resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 835: Modifying payment for housing and maintenance of inmates
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• Originating Bill1: Restricting participation in Teachers Retirement System by members who serve as officer in professional teaching association
• Bill removed from agenda

• Originating Bill 2: Modifying due date for installment payments for severance and business privilege taxes
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4292: Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production
• Bill removed from agenda

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (190 – 170 Senate; 20 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (32 – 17 Senate; 15 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (12 – 8 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Thursday, February 22, 2024 – 44th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SR 51: Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson (Blair, Azinger, Barrett, Boley, Caputo, Chapman, Clements, Deeds, Grady, Hamilton, Hunt, Jeffries, Karnes, Maroney, Martin, Maynard, Nelson, Oliverio, Phillips, Plymale, Queen, Roberts, Rucker, Smith, Stover, Stuart, Swope, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Trump, Weld, Woelfel, Woodrum)

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 675: Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus
• Eng. SB 681: Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 730: Clarifying compensation for county tax collector
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 754: Allowing car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance
• Eng. SB 763: Exempting certain records from public release
• Eng. SB 768: Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 773: Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
• Eng. SB 802: Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment
• Eng. SB 834: Increasing number of members for Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board
• Eng. SB 838: Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
• Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act
• SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
• Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
• Com. Sub. for SB 761: Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools
• Com. Sub. for SB 765: Establishing and administering DNA identification system
• Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
• SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
• SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services
• Com. Sub. for SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4850: Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100

FIRST READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• Eng. HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5540: Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)
• Eng. HB 5549: Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• Originating Bill 1: Modifying county fire fee referendum process
• Com. Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases

9:30 a.m.: Education (451M)

• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators

10:30 a.m.: Rules (219M)

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining (208W)

• SB 853: Requiring Fire Commission promulgate standards for propane tank installation in certain homes

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
• SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
• HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• HB 4320: Relating to access for minor children’s medical records
• HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• HB 4908: Relating to permitting the state agencies to contract with the West Virginia public health Institute
• HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
• HB 5286: Eliminating the ability to sub-contract under Certificate of Need

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Com. Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Com. Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Com. Sub. for SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products
• Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Com. Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• SB 496: Prohibiting racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• HJR 21: Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• SB 835: Modifying payment for housing and maintenance of inmates
• Originating Bill1: Restricting participation in Teachers Retirement System by members who serve as officer in professional teaching association
• Originating Bill 2: Modifying due date for installment payments for severance and business privilege taxes
• HB 4292: Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Thursday, February 22, 2024

• SR 52: Designating February 23, 2024, as WV Motorsports Day (Maynard)

Committee Action on Bills from Wednesday, February 21, 2024

10 a.m.: Government Organization

• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Committee on School Choice

• Com. Sub. for SB 860: Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schools
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Economic Development

• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 782: Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Outdoor Recreation

• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Pensions

• Com. Sub. for SB 408: Permitting retired teachers to substitute full time without penalty of losing retirement
• Committee will report as a study resolution

• Com. Sub. for SB 589: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
• Committee will report as a study resolution

• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Bill not yet reported to give members time to review committee substitute for committee substitute

3 p.m.: Finance

• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV Statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
• Committee substitute for the resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 650: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (180 – 160 Senate; 20 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (31 – 16 Senate; 15 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (12 – 8 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – 43rd Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SCR 32: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study establishing depository for gold and silver
• SR 49: Recognizing World Scouting Museum
• SR 50: Designating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 453: Requiring pricing and payment transparency from pharmacy benefits managers contracting with PEIA
• Eng. SB 494: Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 533: Allowing EMS agencies to triage, treat or transport patients to alternate destinations
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 630: Defining protections for election officials and election workers
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 667: Creating Physician Assistant Compact
• Eng. SB 683: Amending definition of “alternative fuel” under motor fuel excise tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 688: Authorizing director of Division of Forestry to contract and manage forest land – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 690: Establishing WV Agritourism Commission – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 711: Clarifying that qualified law enforcement from any federal agency may enforce state laws under limited circumstances
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 722: Revising examination of records relating to limited video lottery
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 727: Revising process for county boards of education to hire support staff
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 738: Authorizing State Fire Marshal to promulgate emergency rules relating to increased fees
• Eng. SB 779: Imposing deadlines for autopsies and autopsy reports
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 785: Allowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective records
• Eng. HB 4860: Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5295: Authorizing a private outdoor designated area to simultaneously host multiple qualified permit holders

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 675: Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus
• SB 681: Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs
• Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Com. Sub. for SB 724: Allowing license plates, road signs, or markers be obtained from alternative sources
• Com. Sub. for SB 730: Clarifying compensation for county tax collector
• Com. Sub. for SB 754: Requiring car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance
• SB 763: Exempting certain records from public release
• SB 768: Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records
• Com. Sub. for SB 773: Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
• SB 802: Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment
• SB 834: Increasing number of members for Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board
• SB 838: Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances

FIRST READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4850: Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100.

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary

1 p.m.: Committee on School Choice (208W)

• SB 860: Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schools

1 p.m.: Economic Development (451M)

• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• SB 782: Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement

2 p.m.: Outdoor Recreation (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee

2 p.m.: Pensions (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 408: Permitting retired teachers to substitute full time without penalty of losing retirement
• Com. Sub. for SB 589: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• Com. Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV Statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Wednesday, February 21, 2024

• SR 51: Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson (Blair, Azinger, Barrett, Boley, Caputo, Chapman, Clements, Deeds, Grady, Hamilton, Hunt, Jeffries, Karnes, Maroney, Martin, Maynard, Nelson, Oliverio, Phillips, Plymale, Queen, Roberts, Rucker, Smith, Stover, Stuart, Swope, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Trump, Weld, Woelfel, Woodrum)

Committee Action on Bills from Tuesday, February 20, 2024

10 a.m.: Government Organization

• SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 747: Including corporate contributors to authorized use of certain political party funding
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• Com. Sub. for SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

10 a.m.: Education

• SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. forSB 750: Establishing Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in grades six through 12
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non- school competitive activities
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
• Com. Sub. forSB 761: Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

10:45 a.m.: Rules

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to the use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining

• HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• Com. Sub. forSB 528: Requiring DHS to provide investigative and assessment services
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• Com. Sub. forSB 672: Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. forSB 743: Relating to Bureau for Medical Services’ medically supervised weight loss program
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. forSB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• Com. Sub. forSB 796: Requiring Bureau for Medical Services give preference to in-state providers of medical services
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 765: Establishing and administering DNA identification system
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, February 19, 2024 (164 – 146 Senate; 18 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Monday, February 19, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (31 – 16 Senate; 15 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 507: Relating to repeal of WV EDGE (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 605: Requiring electronic funds transfer of retirement contributions by participating employers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 606: Relating to Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 607: Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 790: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 4594: Relating to extending managed care (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4976: Providing the contact information of the Inspector General on the agencies and boards websites of the executive departments (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5006: Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5019: Relating to surrender and return of license not required for disqualifying or downgrading a driver’s license (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• HB 5045: Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5153: Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5157: Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• HB 5261: Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5267: Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5273: Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System and clarifying payment upon death of member with less than 10 years of contributory service (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (12 – 8 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999